City of Baltimore / Fire Department (147)
Agency file
The Fire Department (147) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2020, this agency had 20 employees with median total compensation of $88,386; the highest distinct record was $114,388.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 20 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($88,386) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $99,113 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $67,943. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 7 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1.3M — | 19 — | $67,887 — |
| 2015 | $1.2M ▼ 3.7% | 16 ▼ 15.8% | $76,604 ▲ 12.8% |
| 2016 | $1.4M ▲ 9.3% | 19 ▲ 18.8% | $70,789 ▼ 7.6% |
| 2017 | $1.4M ▲ 5.5% | 18 ▼ 5.3% | $79,103 ▲ 11.7% |
| 2018 | $1.5M ▲ 3.4% | 18 ±0% | $82,697 ▲ 4.5% |
| 2019 | $1.6M ▲ 7.4% | 19 ▲ 5.6% | $86,354 ▲ 4.4% |
| 2020 | $1.7M ▲ 8.2% | 20 ▲ 5.3% | $88,386 ▲ 2.4% |
Record list
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EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (147)
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At Fire Department (147), Kevin Grzech Jr. serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 8 years). Their 2019 pay totaled $75,305.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (147)
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Michele Mccutchen holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (147). They have served since 1999 (about 18 years). In 2017, their total compensation was $75,008.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (147)
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Benjamin Filer works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department (147). Hired in 1999, they have about 19 years of service. Benjamin earned $72,134 in 2018.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (147)
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At Fire Department (147), Misty Hyde serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2005, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $71,942.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (147)
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William Cook Iii works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department (147). Hired in 1985, they have about 28 years of service. William earned $71,872 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (147)
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Kyle Bowers holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (147). Hired in 2006, they have about 11 years of service. In 2017, their total compensation was $71,352.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (147)
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John Malone holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (147). Their tenure dates to 2010, about 6 years. In 2016, their total compensation was $70,789.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (147)
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At Fire Department (147), Sharnita Alexander serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 1999 (about 14 years). Their 2013 pay totaled $69,998.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (147)
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James Main is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (147). They have served since 2004 (about 12 years). 2016 total compensation came to $69,749.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (147)
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Robert Duckett Jr works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department (147). Their tenure dates to 1999, about 14 years. Robert earned $69,494 in 2013.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (147)
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Michael Dodson works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department (147). Their tenure dates to 1987, about 26 years. Michael earned $69,022 in 2013.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (147)
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Michele Mccutchen is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department (147). Their tenure dates to 1999, about 14 years. 2013 total compensation came to $68,980.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (147)
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At Fire Department (147), Jared Cosby serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 3 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $67,943.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (147)
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At Fire Department (147), Travis Curtis serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2002 (about 11 years). Their 2013 pay totaled $67,887.
Firefighter/Fire Department (147)
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Michael Fink works as a Firefighter for Fire Department (147). Hired in 1987, they have about 26 years of service. Michael earned $66,335 in 2013.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (147)
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Sean Scarboro holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department (147). Their tenure dates to 2004, about 9 years. In 2013, their total compensation was $66,190.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (147)
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Herbert Catterton Jr holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department (147). Their tenure dates to 1986, about 27 years. In 2013, their total compensation was $65,359.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (147)
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Steven Howard holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department (147). They have served since 2000 (about 13 years). In 2013, their total compensation was $62,354.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (147)
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Kyle Johnson is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (147). Hired in 2009, they have about 4 years of service. 2013 total compensation came to $61,314.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (147)
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At Fire Department (147), Dolphus Christian serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 3 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $60,595.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (147)
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James Main holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department (147). They have served since 2004 (about 9 years). In 2013, their total compensation was $60,299.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (147)
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Andrea Jacobs holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (147). They have served since 2008 (about 5 years). In 2013, their total compensation was $59,811.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (147)
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Benjamin Filer works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department (147). Their tenure dates to 1999, about 14 years. Benjamin earned $59,122 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (147)
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At Fire Department (147), Kevin Brown serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2014 (about 3 years). Their 2017 pay totaled $49,023.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (147)
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Thomas Mcdonald works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (147). They have served since 2019 (about a year). Thomas earned $45,686 in 2020.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (147)
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At Fire Department (147), Jared Gekonge serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 2 years). Their 2019 pay totaled $43,805.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (147)
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At Fire Department (147), Thomas Nixon serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2014 (about 2 years). Their 2016 pay totaled $42,645.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (147)
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Nicholas Steen works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department (147). They have served since 2011 (about 2 years). Nicholas earned $38,641 in 2013.